Rent in Gulf Shores, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,345$16,140 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,434 (+6.6%)How much rent can you afford in Gulf Shores, AL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Gulf Shores, AL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,094 | $13,128 | $43,760 | $21.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $14,400 | $48,000 | $23.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,345 | $16,140 | $53,800 | $25.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,692 | $20,304 | $67,680 | $32.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,171 | $26,052 | $86,840 | $41.75/hr |
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Rent in Gulf Shores, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gulf Shores, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,434 for a two-bedroom, up 6.6% from $1,345. A one-bedroom goes from $1,200 to $1,317, a studio from $1,094 to $1,180.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Gulf Shores, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,200 for a one-bedroom and $1,345 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,140 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Gulf Shores, AL?
To keep a $1,345 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.87 an hour, or $53,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,200 takes $23.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gulf Shores, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,094, one bedroom $1,200, two $1,345, three $1,692 and four $2,171 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gulf Shores, AL?
For the typical household, earning $78,188 a year ($6,516 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,345 takes 20.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,345 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.87 an hour.